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The kneecap (patella) of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1897): Rheumatological diagnosis of a religious condition

Joint Bone Spine·July 30
RheumatologyLimited evidenceRheumatological Bone Condition (Unspecified)Retrospective Case AnalysisAdult

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What was studied

A retrospective rheumatological analysis of the preserved kneecap (patella) relic of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (died 1897), aiming to establish a medical diagnosis based on the physical and historical characteristics of the bone.

Study limitations

Diagnosis is based solely on historical records and examination of a single preserved bone relic; no imaging, histology, or laboratory data from the living patient are available. Retrospective diagnosis across more than a century introduces significant uncertainty.

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Publication Details

Year
2026
Journal
Joint Bone Spine
Sample Size
n=1
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